Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptoclada
ID:
389855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 318 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389187



Common Names

  • Ochna leptoclada
  • Leptoclada Ochna
  • Ochna


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Synonyms

  • Ochna debeerstii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ochnella debeerstii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Polyochnella fruticulosa Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporidium leptocladum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ochnella leptoclada Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Ochna leptoclada (also called Slender Ochna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy, leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna leptoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochna leptoclada is small and yellowish-green, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule containing several seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna leptoclada is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Ochna leptoclada

Ochna leptoclada is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It can be found in countries such as India, China, and South Africa.

Ochna leptoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna leptoclada?

Ochna leptoclada

What is the common name of Ochna leptoclada?

Slender-leaved Ochna

What is the natural habitat of Ochna leptoclada?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Ochna genus

Ochna afzelii, Ochna cinnabarina, Ochna calodendron, Ochna bakeriana, Ochna membranacea, Ochna multiflora, Ochna micrantha, Ochna mauritiana, Ochna manikensis, Ochna obtusata, Ochna holstii, Ochna hiernii, Ochna katangensis, Ochna leucophloeos, Ochna leptoclada, Ochna latisepala, Ochna lanceolata, Ochna kirkii, Ochna jabotapita, Ochna gambleoides, Ochna gamblei, Ochna fruticulosa, Ochna schweinfurthiana, Ochna rhizomatosa, Ochna pygmaea, Ochna pumila, Ochna pulchra, Ochna emarginata, Ochna thouvenotii, Ochna louvelii, Ochna sambiranensis, Ochna baronii, Ochna boiviniana, Ochna madagascariensis, Ochna humblotiana, Ochna comorensis, Ochna pervilleana, Ochna vaccinioides, Ochna andravinensis, Ochna ciliata, Ochna macrantha, Ochna polycarpa, Ochna arborea, Ochna barbosae, Ochna confusa, Ochna gamostigmata, Ochna atropurpurea, Ochna glauca, Ochna inermis, Ochna natalitia,

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References